Industry
Solar PV cells manufactured using blue wafers no longer to be classified as domestically manufactured cells: MNREedit
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recently issued a clarification stating that solar PV cells manufactured using diffused silicon wafers or blue wafers shall not be considered domestically manufactured solar PV cells, and hence, would not qualify for MNREs schemes/programmes.
Modi govt sets out on the road to $5 trillion with a Rs 8 lakhcrore first listedit
The projects identified by the highways building authority are currently being appraised by the ministry of road transport and highways. These projects, however, are likely to be bid out under the engineering, construction, procurement (EPC) mode, as private investors sentiments remain dull for projects to be awarded on the BuildOperate Transfer (BOT) basis.
Deadline for BIS Certification of Inverters Gets 3 Month Extensionedit
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for selfcertification of solar inverters through the BIS, again. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for selfcertification of solar inverters through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), again.
Are policies in India shortlived Automotive policies seem so.edit
FAME 1 was an invigorating move towards the electric road. The subsidies were acting as a change agent, and the policy was being spoken all over the country. Though the number of electric vehicle buys was less, the policy and its purpose were much internalized.
Indigenisation of EV Manufacturing Could be Worth $2.7 bn for India: CEEWedit
Indigenisation of electric powertrain components and battery pack assembly could produce a value addition USD 2.7 billion for the auto industry in India, in case of an EV transition Indigenisation of electric powertrain components and battery pack assembly could produce a 5.7 percent higher output value addition worth USD 2.7 billion for the auto industry in India, in case of an electric vehicles (EV) transition, according to an independent study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).
Japans TechnoPro to launch solutions for evehicles, fastcharging stations in Indiaedit
The company has the capabilities to offer battery management systems and solutions to fastcharging stations. There is no denying that the charging stations need to come up on our highways and cities if the objective of switching to electric vehicles has to be achieved. Hopefully, TechnoPro and other companies with similar capabilities can help in this direction. To put this in perspective, the country has hardly 650 charging stations against as many as over 650,000 in China.
ExTennessee Gov. Bredesen introduces renewable energy firmedit
Bredesen believes this idea will make it easier to reduce the health and environmental impact of carbon emissions by sidestepping the yearslong renewable energy contracts that some larger companies agree to as they seek recognition for trying to curb climate change.
AAI Tenders for Procurement of Solar Power for Amritsar Airportedit
The RfP details that the AAI is seeking to procure renewable solar power to meet to some extent the power consumption of the airport. And, the year on year energy to be contracted for a period of 10 years, pursuant to this RFP is 1.577 MU for each year of the contracted period.
Wind to become largest power source by 2050, says Irenaedit
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released a new report named Future of Wind in which it has suggested that wind energy could be the single largest source of power generation by midcentury.
Two Important Ds of Renewable Energy Sector in Indiaedit
Globally, we have witnessed a record breaking decade in renewable energy investment, in fact investment in renewable energy in developing countries has outweighed those in developed countries. Thus, solar power, which has seen a significant increase in capacity investments in the last decade, is set to drive the global investment in new renewable energy.
State of Indias Renewable Energy Sectoredit
India is surging ahead in the area of renewable energy. The renewable capacity has reached 73 gigawatt (GW), which is 20 per cent of the countrys total energy capacity. The generation has increased, and solar energy has made tremendous strides. However, owing to several issues including those of policy inconsistencies and problems faced by discoms, meeting the ambitious 175GW renewable capacity target by 2022 will be very difficult.
Global Renewable Market Led by Solar Set to Grow by 50% in Next 5 Years: IEA Reportedit
Solar will account for 60% of the rise and the share of renewables in global power generation is also set to grow from 26% to 30% in 2024, says the report Global Renewable Market Led by Solar Set to Grow by 50% in Next 5 Years IEA Report
Expect Commercial Vehicle Industry to Bounce Back Despite BSVI Price Hike: M&Medit
This year is going to be in red and the question is how much in red and it will depend on the stimulus for revival, which I dont see coming. Some prebuying of BSIV (vehicles) ahead of BSVI implementation will happen but the industry will end in the red. There is no question of any growth, he added. As per industry body SIAM data, in the April September period this fiscal, total domestic CV sales slumped by 22.95 per cent to 3,75,480 units as against 4,87,319 units in the yearago period.
Atomberg looks up to Hyderabad for componentsedit
The company uses brushless DC motor (BLDC), which are known to be used in electric vehicles. The company made some design changes to use in fans. These motors, which weigh just a third of conventional motors, consume 28 watt as against 75 watt by fans powered by conventional motors.
Toyota Plans to Launch a Compact Electric Vehicle in India, to Partner with Suzukiedit
Japanese auto major, Toyota Motor Corporation said it plans to introduce a compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) in India in association with compatriot Suzuki Motor Corporation. The two firms are looking to introduce the BEV at an early stage, Toyota said without disclosing a time frame. “India is one of the countries we have in mind for introduction (of BEV),” Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Executive Vice-President Shigeki Terashi told a group of visiting Indian reporters here.
Govt eases rules for setting up petrol pumps, allows non-oil companies in businessedit
In the biggest reform in fuel retailing sector in almost two decades, the government on Wednesday relaxed norms for setting up petrol pumps, allowing non-oil companies to venture into the business – a move that could help private and foreign firms to enter the world’s fastest-growing market.
International
To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think supersmalledit
Climate change has become big news recently and rightly so. Scientists have delivered important reports about its urgent dangers, political leaders have made pledges to fight it, and youth climate activists have marched in the streets and marked our consciences. This is all for the good. New ideas about electric vehicles, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and adaptation will enrich the conversation about climate action. But one critical topic has received short shrift: industrial heat.
Taiwanese cos look to step up India play, eye smart cities, EV spaceedit
Taiwan based companies are keen to invest in India in electric vehicles, smart cities, and technology sectors to tap the potential created by the governments push towards these sectors. Given the ongoing trade war between the US and China, Taiwan aims to scale up its presence in the Indian market, and has identified some of the new initiatives of the Indian government as a key growth area.
Wind & Solar With Storage to Ease Energy Transition in Australiaedit
To meet the increasing demand for power in the country and have an uninterrupted power supply, the stakeholders prefer battery storage backed wind and solar farms. The share of renewable energy in the country had reached 21.5 percent of the countrys power mix in 2018 and is expected to surpass the dominated thermal power by 2030 contributing 55.7 percent of the capacity mix, according to a new report.
Okinawa electric motorcycle to have a removable Liion battery: Launch likely at Auto Expo 2020edit
Okinawa has established itself as one of the leading electric scooter makers in India. The Gurugram based company has a technical collaboration with a Japanese firm for technology. Hence, the name. The company had recently announced that they have a new electric motorcycle in the pipeline. We had a quick chat with Jeetender Sharma, founder of Okinawa Autotech Pvt Ltd, on the motorcycle and other topics.
Mitsubishi Electric not aiming to enter the electric vehicle space in Indiaedit
Our group company, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive India Pvt. Ltd (MEAI) is an OEM for electric and electronic automotive equipment for many automotive companies in India. In current work operations of MEAI, they do not supply components to any electric vehicle manufacturers in India but globally we are a top automotive equipment supplier to many automotive companies which manufacture electric vehicles.
HORIBA MIRA Urges Bus Owners & Operators to Consider Retrofittingedit
Amid the governments recent pledge to create Britains first allelectric bus towns, HORIBA MIRA is urging bus manufacturers, operators and owners to consider converting existing bus fleets with the latest electric powertrain technology as a vital tactic in helping the UK to achieve a cleaner public transport network.
Colombia hails revolution as it awards renewables deals worth $2.2 blnedit
Colombia has awarded contracts for wind and solar projects worth about $2.2 billion, the government said on Tuesday, as part of its efforts to boost renewable energy generation in the Andean country.